> > What kind of discount off list is TWC getting with on line booksellers? <<

Given our large volume, we only need to give a 50% discount - and they pay shipping.

> > For instance, a 'soon to be released' Writer's Collective novel is priced at 17.95 <<

Actually, the book is a Trade Paperback of nearly 400 pages. That price is quite reasonable. We price our books according to the market for *that* book. One of our books retails for $165.00 and is selling quite briskly! :)

> > What is a realistic discount for TWC books at Baker and Taylor, Ingrams, and othe distributors? < <

Again, we pay our wholesalers 50% and *they* pay shipping. The online bookstores (like Amazon) order from them, so our authors don't even have to pay shipping to Amazon - and are thus making a fairly hefty profit, even with trade discounts.

Hope this has been helpful - and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!